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If you’ve ever felt restless, homesick, or like something in life is just… missing—you’re not alone. This Advent message explores the deep ache we all carry for a place where everything is finally right. From the groaning of creation in Romans 8 to the story that began in Eden and culminates in Jesus’ arrival, we discover why our longings are real, where they come from, and why they point us home. In a world that feels weary and out-of-place, Advent reminds us that Home has come for us—and Home is coming again. If you’re tired, searching, or hoping for more, this episode invites you to the One who can finally satisfy the longing in your soul.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where do you most feel the “longing for home” in your own life right now? (i.e. where do you
sense restlessness, incompleteness, or longing — even if things around you look “fine”?)
2. How does understanding that our original home with God was lost (Genesis 3) help you make
sense of the deep longings and frustrations you feel today?
3. In what ways has Jesus in His first coming (Advent) already begun restoring a sense of
“home” in your life? Where have you tasted that “foretaste of glory” Paul talks about in Romans
8:23?
4. How does the promise of our future home with God (Revelation 21; Romans 8; John 14)
reframe the way you view your temporary pains and/or unmet desires in the present?
5. What behavior or mindset would change in your life this week if you fully embraced the reality
of the HOME you have in Jesus (now and forever)?
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If you’ve ever felt restless, homesick, or like something in life is just… missing—you’re not alone. This Advent message explores the deep ache we all carry for a place where everything is finally right. From the groaning of creation in Romans 8 to the story that began in Eden and culminates in Jesus’ arrival, we discover why our longings are real, where they come from, and why they point us home. In a world that feels weary and out-of-place, Advent reminds us that Home has come for us—and Home is coming again. If you’re tired, searching, or hoping for more, this episode invites you to the One who can finally satisfy the longing in your soul.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. Where do you most feel the “longing for home” in your own life right now? (i.e. where do you
sense restlessness, incompleteness, or longing — even if things around you look “fine”?)
2. How does understanding that our original home with God was lost (Genesis 3) help you make
sense of the deep longings and frustrations you feel today?
3. In what ways has Jesus in His first coming (Advent) already begun restoring a sense of
“home” in your life? Where have you tasted that “foretaste of glory” Paul talks about in Romans
8:23?
4. How does the promise of our future home with God (Revelation 21; Romans 8; John 14)
reframe the way you view your temporary pains and/or unmet desires in the present?
5. What behavior or mindset would change in your life this week if you fully embraced the reality
of the HOME you have in Jesus (now and forever)?
+ + + + +
Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL 🔔 (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you'll be the first to know when our latest messages and content goes live!
As always, you can find more from us at https://www.gotogeneration.com
And get the latest from Generation in your inbox with the Midweek Musing, our free weekly email: https://subscribepage.io/UOAh3o
Follow us on Social!
▶ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/southochurch
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